Job Title: Process Technician

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Process Technician on 1st, 2nd, 3rd shifts to set up, operate, and maintain Arburg brand injection mold machines with robotics and automation equipment. Your role will include adjusting and monitoring pressure, feed rates, and temperatures, as well as performing quality inspections for flash, shorts, and deformations. You will be responsible for the on-time completion, quality, and cost targets associated with the implementation of new injection mold machine setups and operations. Additionally, you will create procedures, work instructions, and protocols as required, and improve productivity and reduce scrap/reject rates through automation, tool/process improvements, effective training of production personnel, and process enhancements.

Essential Skills

2+ years of manufacturing experience operating or setting up plastic injection mold machines.2+ years of experience changing molds and setting up proper feed, pressure, and temperature.Knowledge of plastic materials and poly's.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Associates degree or certificates in robotics, automation, or injection molding processing preferred.Experience working with Arburg brand machinery.Forklift and crane certification is a plus.

Why Work Here?

Current openings are due to massive company growth! Enjoy generous vacation days increasing with tenure, parental leave, medical, dental, vision insurance and a strong company culture.

Work Environment

Work in a very clean and temperature-controlled facility that will be looking to continue, grow and expand to provide a healthy work environment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Elgin, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $40.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job\n classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be\n subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits\n available for this temporary role may include the following:\n\n • Medical, dental & vision\n • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital\n • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available\n • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)\n • Short and long-term disability\n • Health Spending Account (HSA)\n • Transportation benefits\n • Employee Assistance Program\n • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Elgin,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 17, 2026.

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\n About Aerotek:\n\n

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

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Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

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The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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